Christopher Hogwood
Christopher Hogwood (photographer Rosa Frank)
Christopher Hogwood conductor
Jacqueline Shave violin
Caroline Dearnley cello
Nicholas Daniel oboe
Ursula Leveaux bassoon
Purcell Overture from The Fairy Queen
Handel Concerto Grosso in F major, Op.3 No. 4
Haydn Symphony No. 70 in D major
Mendelssohn The Fair Melusina Overture, Op. 32
Martinů Sinfonia Concertante
A celebratory concert that features works by composers who all have significant anniversaries during 2009 including Handel, Martinů, Mendelssohn and Haydn. The opening fanfare-like Overture from Purcell heralds Handel’s majestic and exquisite Concerto Grosso in F major. Martinu’s distinct 20th century neo-classical style blends seamlessly with Haydn’s lesser-known and exultant Symphony No. 70 in D major and Mendelssohn’s lyrically poignant overture to The Fair Melusina. The orchestra will be conducted for the first time by Christopher Hogwood, a leading expert in classical repertoire and one of the finest exponents of Martinů’s music.
“Christopher Hogwood’s name is a byword for excellence of playing and quality of supporting scholarship.” BBC Music Magazine
In Conversation – free pre-concert talk with Christopher Hogwood
Cambridge – 7pm
London – 6.15pm
Programme Notes (available from 15 October 2009 until 02 November 2009)
The Cambridge concert is part of University of Cambridge's Festival of Ideas
Christoper Hogwood's website is at http://www.hogwood.org/
Martinu Revisited - events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Martinu's death
Dates
Cambridge
Thursday 22 October
8.00pm
Box Office: 01223 357851
Sponsored by: Concert supported by John Wreford
London
Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall
Monday 26 October
7.30pm
Box Office: 0871 663 2500
Sponsored by: Concert supported by John Wreford and Dr Mary Archer
